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Universal Corp is a global leaf tobacco supplier. The company procures leaf tobacco from farmers, processes it, and sells it to companies that manufacture consumer tobacco products. Universal does not manufacture or sell any consumer products itself. The company's segment includes Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Tobacco Operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States.

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The Company is committed to completing a deliberate, thorough investigation while diligently working to fulfill all reporting obligations and currently expects to file the Form 10-Q within the six-month period granted by the NYSE Notice; however, there can be no assurance that the Form 10-Q will be filed within such period.

Universal Corporation Receives NYSE Notice Regarding Filing Of Form 10-Q

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As in previous fiscal years, it expects that tobacco shipment timing and related revenue recognition will be more heavily weighted towards the second half of fiscal year 2025.

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Universal Corporation Expects Demand To Continue To Support Solid Results For Tobacco Operations Segment For FY25

Universal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share. This is a 112.5 percent increase over losses of $(0.08) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $597.05 million in sales this quarter. This is a 15.32 percent increase over sales of $517.72 million the same period last year.

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Universal Q1 EPS $0.01 Up From $(0.08) YoY, Sales $597.05M Up From $517.72M YoY

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Universal shares are trading lower. The company reported Q4 financial results.

Universal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.79 per share. This is a 84.54 percent increase over earnings of $0.97 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $770.86 million in sales this quarter. This is a 11.08 percent increase over sales of $693.98 million the same period last year.

Universal Q4 Adj $1.79 Up From $0.97 YoY, Sales $770.86M Up From $693.98M YoY

George&nbsp;C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-one cents ($0.81) per share on the common shares of the Company, payable August 5, 2024, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2024. &nbsp;This increase indicates an annualized rate of $3.24 per common share and a yield of approximately 6.08% based on the George&nbsp;C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-one cents ($0.81) per share on the common shares of the Company, payable August 5, 2024, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2024. &nbsp;This increase indicates an annualized rate of $3.24 per common share and a yield of approximately 6.08% based on the $53.29 closing price on May 20, 2024.$53.29 closing price on May 20, 2024.

Universal Increases Quarterly Dividend From $0.80 To $0.81 Per Share

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here&rsquo;s the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3>Seaboard Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/seb#NYSE">SEB</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 13, Seaboard filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 11% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SEB">52-week low of $3,145.02 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.09</li>
<li>SEB Price Action: Shares of Seaboard fell 0.2% to close at $3,158.00 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sam#NYSE">SAM</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 27, Boston Beer Company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. Boston Beer disclosed the retirement of Dave Burwick from the post of President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2024. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 9% over the past five days. It <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAM"> has a 52-week low </a> of $109.01.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.14</li>
<li>SAM Price Action: Shares of Boston Beer fell 0.9% to close at $297.05 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Universal Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uvv#NYSE">UVV</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 7, Universal posted an increase in EPS for the third quarter. George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, &quot;Universal Corporation again delivered strong financial and operational performance in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Operating income and net income for the quarter were up 13% and 28%, respectively, relative to the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, which helped increase operating income and net income for the nine months of fiscal year 2024 by 20% and 13%, respectively, compared to the same period last fiscal year.&quot; The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 16% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UVV"> low of $44.40.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.42</li>
<li>UVV Price Action: Shares of Universal gained 1.4% to close at $48.66 on Tuesday.</li>
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The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here&rsquo;s the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3>Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hlf#NYSE">HLF</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 14, Herbalife reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 32% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HLF">52-week low of $6.68 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.29</li>
<li>HLF Price Action: Shares of Herbalife gained 2.4% to close at $8.26 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Universal Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uvv#NYSE">UVV</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 7, Universal posted third-quarter earnings of $2.12 per share, up from $1.67 per share in the year-ago period. George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, &quot;Universal Corporation again delivered strong financial and operational performance in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Operating income and net income for the quarter were up 13% and 28%, respectively, relative to the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, which helped increase operating income and net income for the nine months of fiscal year 2024 by 20% and 13%, respectively, compared to the same period last fiscal year.&quot; The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 17% over the past month. It <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UVV"> has a 52-week low </a> of $44.40.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 22.77</li>
<li>UVV Price Action: Shares of Universal Corporation fell 0.8% to close at $49.35 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nus#NYSE">NUS</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 14, Nu Skin reported fourth-quarter financial results. &quot;While we continue to work toward our long-term vision of becoming the world&rsquo;s leading integrated beauty and wellness platform, our progress was impacted by persistent macro-economic pressures and disruptions associated with transforming our business,&quot; said Ryan Napierski, Nu Skin president and CEO. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 28% over the past five days and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NUS"> low of $12.89.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 21.93</li>
<li>NUS Price Action: Shares of Nu Skin fell 4.8% to close at $13.03 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Stryve Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/snax#NASDAQ">SNAX</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 1, Stryve Foods announced a significant expansion in its distribution network. The company&rsquo;s shares lost around 7% over the past five days. The company&rsquo;s 52-week low is $1.35.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 26.87</li>
<li>SNAX Price Action: Shares of Stryve Foods fell 6.3% to close at $1.35 on Tuesday.</li>
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Universal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.12 per share. This is a 26.95 percent increase over earnings of $1.67 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $821.50 million in sales this quarter. This is a 3.33 percent increase over sales of $795.04 million the same period last year.

Universal Q3 EPS $2.12 Up From $1.67 YoY, Sales $821.50M Up From $795.04M YoY

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Earnings Scheduled For February 7, 2024

As of Jan. 3, 2024, three stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here&rsquo;s the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3>The Honest Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hnst#NASDAQ">HNST</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 4, The Honest Company expanded its partnership with Tinuiti, empowering continued growth and marketplace expansion. Erin Thoensen, Vice President, General Manager Baby + Home at The Honest Company, said, &quot;As we grow in our partnership with Tinuiti we&#39;re excited to leverage our teams&#39; shared expertise and the collaboration that we&#39;ve established over the years. Together, we&#39;ve been able to create efficiencies, while also identifying weaknesses, allowing us to navigate to creative and innovative solutions&ndash; and that has been a recipe for success.&quot; The company&rsquo;s stock jumped around 32% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HNST">52-week high of $3.75 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.15</li>
<li>HNST Price Action: Shares of Honest Company fell 3.3% to close at $3.19 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tpb#NYSE">TPB</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Nov. 8, Turning Point Brands reported its third quarter financial results on Wednesday for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2023, revealing a 10.2% year-over-year decrease in Zig-Zag products net sales to $46.8 million. The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 7% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TPB"> has a 52-week high </a> of $26.69.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.40</li>
<li>TPB Price Action: Shares of Turning Point Brands fell 1% to close at $26.07 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Universal Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uvv#NYSE">UVV</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Nov. 2, Universal Corporation reported a year-over-year increase in second-quarter adjusted EPS results. George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, &quot;Our fiscal year 2024 is developing very well with operating income for the six months and quarter ended September 30, 2023, up 30% and 46%, respectively, compared to the six months and quarter ended September 30, 2022.&quot; The company&rsquo;s stock jumped around 13% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UVV"> 52-week high </a> of $67.80.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 82.83</li>
<li>UVV Price Action: Shares of Universal fell 0.2% to close at $67.18 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Mama&#39;s Creations, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mama#NASDAQ">MAMA</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 19, Mama&#39;s Creations priced its underwritten public offering of 5.63 million shares by certain selling stockholders affiliated with Matthew Brown and Karen Wolf at $3.50 per share. The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 25% over the past month and has a 52-week high is $5.00.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.46</li>
<li>MAMA Price Action: Shares of Mama&#39;s Creations gained 0.2% to close at $4.92 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
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Thursday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from Universal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>). 
<h3>What's Happening</h3>
The company announced on Thursday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 80 cents per share. On Friday, Universal will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 80 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day.
In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Friday. Shareholders who own UVV as of the end of Thursday's session are eligible to receive the 80 cents dividend payout for every share that they own. 
According to the company, this dividend will be paid out to shareholders on February 05, 2024. Investors will then be able to either reinvest those dividends back into the stock or use the payment in some other way. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UVV">See current stock movements Universal on Benzinga.</a>

Universal's Ex-Dividend Date Is Friday, Here's What You Need To Know

As of Dec. 15, 2023, four stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here&rsquo;s the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3>Universal Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uvv#NYSE">UVV</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Nov. 2, Universal Corporation reported a year-over-year increase in second-quarter adjusted EPS results. George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, &quot;Our fiscal year 2024 is developing very well with operating income for the six months and quarter ended September 30, 2023, up 30% and 46%, respectively, compared to the six months and quarter ended September 30, 2022.&quot; The company&rsquo;s stock jumped around 18% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UVV">52-week high of $64.44 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 83.68</li>
<li>UVV Price Action: Shares of Universal Corporation gained 2.8% to close at $63.42 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/elf#NYSE">ELF</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Nov. 1, e.l.f. Beauty reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised FY23 adjusted EPS and net sales guidance above estimates. The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 13% over the past five days and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ELF"> has a 52-week high </a> of $146.95.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 82.40</li>
<li>ELF Price Action: Shares of e.l.f. Beauty gained 1% to close at $143.21 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/frpt#NASDAQ">FRPT</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Nov. 6, Freshpet shares reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised FY23 guidance. The company&rsquo;s stock jumped around 22% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FRPT"> 52-week high </a> of $86.48.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 85.78</li>
<li>FRPT Price Action: Shares of Freshpet gained 0.5% to close at $84.27 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/coke#NASDAQ">COKE</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Nov. 1, Coca-Cola Consolidated posted an increase in quarterly sales results. The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 24% over the past month and has a 52-week high is $864.42.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 89.45</li>
<li>COKE Price Action: Shares of Coca-Cola Consolidated gained 0.5% to close at $859.72 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
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Universal Corporation shares are trading higher after the company reported a year-over-year increase in Q2 adjusted EPS results.

Universal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.21 per share. This is a 37.5 percent increase over earnings of $0.88 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $638.48 million in sales this quarter. This is a 1.92 percent decrease over sales of $650.98 million the same period last year.

Universal Q2 Adj EPS $1.21 Up From $0.88 YoY, Sales $638.48M Down From $650.98M YoY

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Earnings Scheduled For November 2, 2023

Universal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.08) per share. This is a 132 percent decrease over earnings of $0.25 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $517.72 million in sales this quarter. This is a 20.45 percent increase over sales of $429.82 million the same period last year.

Universal Q1 Adj EPS $(0.08) Down From $0.25 YoY, Sales $517.72M Up From $429.82M YoY

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<li>InCONceivable! Variety proclaimed &quot;<a class="c-title__link lrv-u-color-black u-color-brand-accent-80:hover lrv-u-display-block" href="https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/comic-con-schedule-marvel-netflix-hbo-sony-universal-skipping-1235653256/">Comic-Con Crisis</a>&quot; after entertainment giants like Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nflx#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Sony Group Corp (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sony#NYSE">SONY</a>), Warner Bros. Discovery-owned (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wbd#NYSE">WBD</a>) HBO and Universal Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uvv#NYSE">UVV</a>) announced that they were skipping San Diego Comic Con, the world&#39;s largest comic book convention. Silver lining: Maybe, for once, the event focuses on ... comic books?</li>
<li>Pathetic. Toxic people boycotted Bud Light because the brand partnered with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney on an ad campaign. GOP candidate Ron DeSantis and Kid Rock were among the harshest critics&nbsp;because of course they were. Now, Bud Light is so desperate to win back these customers, it&#39;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/06/32991456/bud-light-hopes-to-win-back-fans-through-nfl-country-music-here-are-the-musicians-and-athle">literally giving away money</a> and picking up beer tabs. &quot;Forget Dylan,&quot; the company seems to be saying &mdash; during Pride Month no less &mdash; &quot;and behold our new ad campaign filled with football stars and country music singers! U.S.A.!&quot; Bud Light is owned by Belgium-based Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bud#NYSE">BUD</a>).</li>
<li>160M Subscribers Can&#39;t Be Wrong. Jimmy Donaldson is officially the most-followed person on YouTube. The number of &quot;MrBeast&quot; subscribers currently hovers around 162 million, gaining roughly 10 million over the course of just a few days. When headlines claimed that he &quot;just hit 150 million subscribers,&quot; Donaldson deadpanned: &quot;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/05/32205699/mrbeast-just-hit-150m-subscribers-on-youtube-heres-how-much-he-makes-1">I don&#39;t remember hitting anyone</a>.&quot;</li>
<li>&quot;Simpsons Did It.&quot; Are the writers of &quot;The Simpsons&quot; just brilliant&nbsp;or is the world &quot;just crazy?&quot; a Collider <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXeDag33vO0&amp;t=4s">video</a> once asked, tallying the number of eerie predictions the long-running cartoon has inadvertently made. In one episode, Homer joins a billionaire and decides to explore the sunken Titanic and it does not go well. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/06/32976792/did-the-simpsons-predict-the-titanic-sub-disaster-a-17-year-old-episode-goes-viral">Sound familiar</a>?</li>
<li>Reddit&#39;s Hollywood Moment. The trailer for &quot;Dumb Money,&quot; about amateur Reddit investors taking delight in short selling GameStop Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gme#NYSE">GME</a>) and messing up the stock market, dropped this week. It stars Seth Rogen and Pete Davidson. If you&#39;re one of the seven people excited about this movie, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/06/32975000/gamestop-film-dumb-money-stars-paul-dano-pete-davidson-seth-rogen-cast-details-first-traile">click here</a>.</li>
<li>Not-So-Huggin&#39; Bear. 2023 is <a class="core-block" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/02/30778484/ron-desantis-could-change-the-future-of-disney-theme-parks-before-running-for-president" target="_blank">the year of legal spats </a>for Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dis#NYSE">DIS</a>). Just recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a case against the media giant by a toy creator must be heard. The lawsuit is over the rights to the villainous Lots-o&rsquo;-Huggin&rsquo; Bear character that appeared in &ldquo;Toy Story 3&quot;&nbsp;&mdash; a movie that came out 13 years go. Well, at least the lawsuit is not with real-life Lots-o&rsquo;-Huggin&rsquo; bear, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/06/32967892/disney-to-face-lawsuit-and-its-not-from-desantis-but-over-this-popular-franchise">Gov. DeSantis</a>.</li>
<li>Woke Warrior Stinks Up Battlefield. Speaking of DeSantis, the conservative charmer is losing favorability <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/06/32905759/has-disney-vs-desantis-feud-hurt-voter-sentiment-toward-the-governor-heres-what-a-new-poll-">among Republicans</a> due to his beef with Disney. Maybe &quot;a racist dog whistle&quot; in speaking about the NBA <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2023/06/22/ron-desantis-racist-stereotypes-sports/70343119007/">will boost poll numbers</a>?</li>
<li>50-Day WGA. The Writer&#39;s Guild of America wants higher wages, healthcare benefits and pensions&nbsp;and in particular, better compensation when its&nbsp;work shows up on streaming platforms such as Apple TV. The current strike has officially spanned over 50 days with no resolution, and shows like &quot;Metropolis&quot; on Apple TV <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/06/32940477/writers-strike-leads-to-permanent-shutdown-of-metropolis-on-apple-tv-appleinsider">are shutting down</a>. This is surprising, considering Apple Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and its corporate partners have a history of treating workers so well ... <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/12/24808431/apple-places-indian-iphone-factory-on-probation-for-labor-violations">oh wait</a>.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recommended Reading. Sixty&nbsp;years of The Pink Panther - <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/06/31700973/60-years-of-the-pink-panther-positive-queercoding-and-psychedelia-a-retrospective-look-at-the-se">Positive Queercoding &amp; Psychedelia</a>; Wyclef Jean <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/06/32784198/wyclef-jean-cannabis-psychedelics-rap-interview">talks cannabis</a>;&nbsp;Tyler Perry wants <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/06/32863624/is-tyler-perry-the-new-owner-of-bet-vh1-inside-the-rumors">to buy BET</a>; and Andrew Tate, who is being indicted on<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/32923871/andrew-tate-and-brother-indicted-on-human-trafficking-rape-charges-cnn"> rape and human trafficking charges</a>, has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/06/32940079/over-500m-worth-of-bitcoin-to-be-seized-from-andrew-tate-as-romanian-prosecutors-pursue-ra">lost all his</a> Bitcoins (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).</li>
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